Cynthia Vincent for Target Cotton Wedge Sandal $29.99 (Photo courtesy of Target via Nitrolicious.com)

It doesn’t get better than Cynthia Vincent for thirty bucks, and I can’t wait for these vibrant tribal wedges to hit the shelves so I can check them out ‘in real life.’ The goods arrive both in stores and online beginning April 18th, and are available (if they don’t sell out) through June 20th. Although this shoe is part of a larger collection, this is the only one that I’m really digging. The rest of them look kind of vinyl-y to me, but who knows – you might love them!

(Click here to view the entire Cynthia Vincent for Target collection at Nitrolicious.com.)

'Cara' Bow Sandals in Pink $32

I want to eat these. They remind me of cake. Super girly I know, but there is that part of me that likes all things pink, frilly, and sparkly, like a magpie. I came across this totally weird website called Yes Style – very hit or miss, so don’t say I didn’t warn you – but worth a look nonetheless. Not only do they show you the item, if you scroll down there’s a whole ‘gallery’ of images of it shown as part of an outfit, on an actual human being, in about fifteen random poses. Again, weird, but surprisingly helpful when speculating about how something will look ‘on’. Not to mention the price is so right. Now, do I really need another pair of shiny flat sandals? No, but you might.

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Rope-Strap Gauze Top in ‘Black Floral’ $22.50

Oversized Vintage Sunglasses in Yellow $5

Delia's 'Justina' Wedge in Purple $39.50

I’ve been looking at these shoes for literally months now, and I think I’ve been holding off due to the fact that I’m still not ready for a heel so high. Whether it’s an actual physical or purely mental block remains to be seen, but that’s another post. The cost has certainly been no deterrent, since for forty bucks I think these are adorable. They kind of fall into the category of the ‘Ugly Shoes’ I wrote about a while back, in that you can’t really tell if they cost ten bucks or a thousand bucks – at least from a distance anyway. If you order them, let me know how comfortable they are; until then, I’ll keep looking. (Sidebar: They also come in brown and red, which appear to be somehow cheesier than the purple, no…?)

Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Embellished Sandal $495

Rampage 'REVA' Silver Metallic Sandal $29.99

Close enough; At least $465.01 close.

Tory Burch Metallic 'Anya' Sandal in Gold $250

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m fairly certain I picked these up in Rosarito Beach about twenty-three years ago, for around two hundred and forty-five dollars less.

Miss Trish of Capri for Target 'Lion' Sandals in Gold $29.99

Miss Trish of Capri for Target 'Starfish' Sandals in Red $29.99

Miss Trish of Capri for Target 'Flower' Sandals in Green Patent $29.99

I know – yet another designer for Target. They are however, procuring some good ones, the latest being a shoe collection from Miss Trish of Capri. Trish Carroll’s flagship store originated as a ‘cabana’ in the Hamptons, and was soon followed up by a second on-premise location at Frederic Fekkai in Beverly Hills; A third, on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, followed shortly thereafter. The original line of sandals are well-made, classic, and evocative of jet set 1960′s socialites and screen sirens – think St. Tropez. Since I haven’t seen the Target line ‘in person’ (yet), I can’t vouch; What I can say is that it’s in keeping with the glamorous resort feel of the originals, embellished with jewels and sparkly undersea creatures. While the original line will run you somewhere in the ballpark of $250 to $500, the Target versions can be yours for just $29.99, and are available both in-store and online, from April 5th until June 14th. (Read more about Trish Carroll and Miss Trish of Capri)